World Oral Health Day 2025: 10 Foods And Drinks To Maintain Fresh Breath All The Time

World Oral Health Day 2025: Did you know that your mouth is the window to your overall health? Every year on March 20, World Oral Health Day is observed to highlight the importance of oral hygiene and raise awareness about diseases that are connected to it.

In 2025, World Oral Health Day falls on Thursday, i.e. tomorrow which will be carried out under the theme “A Happy Mouth Is….A Happy Mind”.

If you don’t have a medical condition causing bad breath, a few simple lifestyle tweaks can make a significant difference. Let’s explore some natural ways to combat bad breath, helping you make a great impression while keeping your surroundings fresh.

Also read: World Oral Health Day 2025: 7 Expert Tips To Maintain Healthy Teeth

What causes bad breath?

As per Healthline, bad breath is caused when “bits of food get caught in your teeth” and grow bacteria releasing a foul smell. The most common reason people have bad breath the publications state is due to “poor dental hygiene”.

“If you don’t brush and floss often, the bacteria in your mouth continue to grow, and a thin film of bacteria known as plaque builds up on your teeth. When plaque isn’t brushed away at least twice per day, it produces a foul odor and leads to another smelly process, tooth decay", states Healthline.

Check out the top nine foods and drinks to eliminate bad breath

1. Parsley
2. Pineapple juice
3. Water
4. Yoghurt
5. Milk
6. Fennel or anise seeds
7. Orange
8. Zinc
9. Green tea
10. Apples